{"id":8690,"date":"2023-11-24T13:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/?p=8690"},"modified":"2023-11-24T13:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:48:58","slug":"shortbread-recipe-is-the-easiest-youll-ever-make-with-3-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/everyday-meals\/shortbread-recipe-is-the-easiest-youll-ever-make-with-3-ingredients\/","title":{"rendered":"Shortbread recipe is the &#8216;easiest you&#8217;ll ever make&#8217; with 3 ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/shortbread-recipe-three-ingredients-5083195.jpg?r=1700830410954\"><\/p>\n<p>Home-baked shortbread is hard to beat for both its buttery aroma and sweet flavour.<\/p>\n<p>While many recipes overcomplicate this traditional Scottish treat, one food blogger has a no-fuss formula that anyone can make.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing the recipe on her blog, Bake Play Smile, chef Lucy claimed: \u201cThe famous three-ingredient shortbread recipe is the easiest melt-in-your-mouth shortbread you&#8217;ll ever make&#8230; all you need is butter, plain flour and icing sugar!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether they\u2019re enjoyed straight from the oven or as a gift for loved ones, the creamy biscuits are perfect for winter.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re great for saving for a later date too and will keep at room temperature in an airtight tin for up to one week after baking, or, the premade dough can be frozen for one month.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Make &#8216;intense&#8217; chocolate brownies using 6 ingredients including cocoa powder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/SHORTBREAD-RECIPE-THREE-INGREDIENTS-5083199.jpg?r=1700830411014\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>For 35 cookies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>340g salted butter, cold<\/li>\n<li>130g icing sugar<\/li>\n<li>375g plain or all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Leek and potato soup recipe by James Martin is &#8216;perfect for cold days'[RECIPE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>One-pan fish pie with a &#8216;golden and cheesy topping&#8217; is prepped in 15 minutes[COOKING] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Jamie Oliver\u2019s &#8216;midweek winner&#8217; cooks exclusively in the microwave &#8211; recipe[INSIGHT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/shortbread-recipe-three-ingredients-5083226.jpg?r=1700830411071\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to make shortbread<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 160C (fan-assisted), then line two large, flat baking trays with greaseproof paper and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Beat the butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium strength until smooth, which should take around 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Next, slowly add the icing sugar and continue mixing this in until everything is well combined.<\/p>\n<p>Scrape down the sides of the bowl to avoid losing any mixture, then add the flour and mix on low speed until combined.<\/p>\n<p>The mixture should be crumbly at this stage, but it will come together when gently kneaded.<\/p>\n<p>Knead the dough into a ball (but don&#8217;t overwork it) and place into the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill.<\/p>\n<p>When time is up, take the chilled dough and roll out to a thickness of 1cm thick. 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